Tour Yelapa and Majahuitas with Lunch and Open Bar

This full-day boat tour explores two coves of Banderas Bay that are reached by water: Majahuitas and Yelapa. It mixes time in the sea, time on the sand and a wander through a small village, and it is priced with food and an open bar on board, so the day is built around comfort as much as activity.

The day starts on the boat with breakfast. From there the programme turns to the water. At Majahuitas, a calm, clear cove ringed by jungle-covered cliffs, you can snorkel among marine life, paddle through gentle waves on a paddle board or kayak, or play on an inflatable floating island. The itinerary allots about 60 minutes to this stop, so it works best if you decide early which activities you want to try.

The second stop is Yelapa, a fishing village that can only be reached by boat. It has golden-sand beaches and thick jungle behind them, and the itinerary gives it about 180 minutes. Lunch is served right on the beach. Afterwards you can stay on the sand and sunbathe, walk the village’s cobblestone streets, or take a short hike to a waterfall set in the hills; the waterfall is optional. On the way back you cruise the Pacific with the open bar running.

The tour suits travelers who like a mix of water activities and free time and who want meals sorted out in advance. Because there is swimming, paddling and some walking, the operator asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the trip is not recommended for people with spinal injuries or for pregnant travelers. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

For planning, note what is and is not covered. The price includes breakfast, lunch, the snorkel, paddle board, kayak, floating island and ‘extreme float’ equipment, and the open bar on board. Government fees, tips and photos are not included, and neither are drinks at lunchtime, so bring some cash for those. No meeting point is given in the information available, so confirm where and when to show up when you book.